On Sunday morning, Mahaska County informed the Marion County Sheriff’s Office of a missing person, Raymond William Welch, 41.

Since that time the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, have analyzed cellphone data, conducted searches on both land and in water, utilized sonar, drones, divers, and employed tracking dogs.

“We are focusing our search at Cordova based on information from Mahaska County, Mr. Welch’s vehicle, and other information.”

Officials ask if anyone has further information regarding Welch’s whereabouts or activities from the afternoon of 10/15 on, they should contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

“We ask the public and media respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time. We are continuing to follow up on information and look for Mr. Welch.”

Those assisting in the search include:
Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa DNR, Marion County Conservation, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Oskaloosa Police Department, Marion County Emergency Management, Mahaska County Emergency Management, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Central Iowa Underwater Search and Rescue, US Army Corps of Engineers, along with other agencies.